<![CDATA[Social anxiety is a common psychological issue among university students, often negatively impacting academic performance and social functioning. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in reducing social anxiety in college students. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test on both experimental and control groups. A total of 30 students with moderate to high levels of social anxiety were selected and randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group received eight sessions of CBT intervention, while the control group received no treatment. The main instrument used was the modified Social Anxiety Scale (SAS). Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in social anxiety levels in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings indicate that CBT is effective in reducing social anxiety and improving students' social skills and self-confidence. CBT is recommended as a practical and structured intervention to be widely implemented in campus counseling services to support student mental health.]]>
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